2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. (178 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 348 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 (385 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 166 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 385 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |